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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Matthieu Pavon pokes fun at himself after making a 12 at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Matthieu Pavon pokes fun at himself after making a 12 at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open Golf is a silly game, and even for the best players in the world, sometimes it requires a sense of humor to get through the tough times. Enter: Matthieu Pavon. The 32-year-old Frenchman shot even-par 70 in the first round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open on Thursday and had a solid chance at making the weekend with a good round Friday. That possibility went out the window after just one hole, though, when Pavon made a 12 on the par-4 10th to start his second round. The massive number dropped him more than 50 spots on the leaderboard, and he ultimately finished third-to-last, just one behind world No. 2 Rory McIlroy, who had a rough week in his own right. Now, it wouldn't be the most shocking thing in the world to see a performance like that at your local muni on a given weekend, but how does a player on the PGA Tour — the highest level of golf in the world — make a 12? Well, Pavon explained exactly how. In a hilarious post to X on Saturday, Pavon walked through "The easy guide to making a perfect 12." Here's his breakdown: Step 1: "First shot: Feeling confident off the tee after a brilliant warm up. Pull the shot 40 [yards] left into deep rough." Step 2: "Get lucky: ball is plugged. Make a perfect drop — going for the green is tempting, although a little voice in your head says 'get back to the fairway.' Decided to go for it. Grass closed the clubface at impact — straight into the trees." Step 3: "Dead! Try to go back to the fairway but failed. Now deep in the thick rough." Step 4: "Feeling smart now, try to anticipate the clubface closing at impact. Wasn't successful. Ball straight in the water!" Step 5: "Drop." The expert advice on how to make a 12 😅 — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 8, 2025 Step 6: "Great decision: Dropping 60 yards from the pin on a tight and wet surface. Fat the shot, ball in the water!" Step 7: "Drop again." Step 8: "Head is gone. So why not try again from 60 yards instead of going a few steps back to you favorite 88 yard [shot]? Fat the shot again. Water." Step 9: "Drop again (starting to master it) from the same spot." Step 10: "Realize there are only two balls left in the bag. Play smart: aim left to avoid the big slope pulling balls back into the water." Step 11: "Finally on the green. God, it feels good! Looking back at the 10th tee and feeling like the clubhouse is not so far away. Nice lag to 1 foot to make sure I'm not making three putts (not great for the stats)!" Step 12: "In! Highest personal score on a single hole in career. Walk to the next tee, try to pinch myself, ask my caddie if it was a 10? Turns out it was a 12! Think about John-Louis Guepy, the record-holder for most consecutive birdies (10). Why not? Birdied the next two... and came back to earth with a bogey on 13!" It was likely an embarrassing moment for Pavon, but nothing that a few jokes can't fix. And hey, it's not the worst score ever recorded on the PGA Tour. Not even close, actually. Pavon now turns his attention toward Oakmont, where he'll look to avoid a 12 and capture his first major victory at the 125th U.S. Open.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
PGA Tour pro makes 12 on par 4 to start his second round at 2025 RBC Canadian Open
PGA Tour pro makes 12 on par 4 to start his second round at 2025 RBC Canadian Open The second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open got underway Friday after soft conditions made for a plethora of low scores during the opening round. France's Mathieu Pavon didn't go low Thursday, but he shot a respectable even-par 70 and had the cutline in his sights. That was until a disastrous start to his second round dropped him more than 50 spots on the leaderboard. Pavon made a 12 on his first hole of the day — the par-4 10th — dropping him from even to 8 over before he could catch his breath. After an errant tee shot and two attempts at a punch-out, Pavon hit three balls into the water before finally reaching the green on his 10th shot. One lag putt and a tap-in later, he wrote down 12 on his scorecard. One would naturally think such a calamity derailed his round moving forward, but golf is not natural — it's silly. So, of course, Pavon followed up his 12 with back-to-back birdies.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Humiliated golf star racks up a 12 at the RBC Canadian Open in disastrous opening hole
French ace Matthieu Pavon suffered the nightmare in Toronto but incredibly it isn't the worst score on a hole this year Mashed-up Matthieu Pavon was left devastated after carding a disastrous 12 at the RBC Canadian Open. The French star suffered the calamity on the opening hole, the 10th on the course, of his second round at TPC Toronto. Pavon's anguish began with a wild tee shot into trouble and, having got his ball back into play, he hit a fourth into the water. The 32-year-old reloaded and promptly hit his sixth into the drink before doing exactly the same again with his eighth after yet another penalty drop. Pavon finally managed to get his 10th shot onto the putting surface before taking two-putts to sign for a dozen. Such is golf, the shattered star bounced back with two straight birdies, but the damage was well and truly done. It was painful for Pavon, but he did go one better than William Mouw, who ended up with a 13 during his second round of The American Express in January. He made an octuple-bogey, tripped up by the notorious 18-foot-deep greenside bunker. It took him 13 shots to play the famed par five, most of which were caught by TV cameras. Mouw said: 'I'm definitely not the first to get captured by the bunker and make a big number and I certainly won't be the last.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Precision Meets Innovation: Beatbot Welcomes Matthieu Pavon as New Ambassador of AquaSense 2 Series
RICHMOND, Texas, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatbot, a global leader in cutting-edge robotic pool cleaning technology, is proud to announce professional golfer Matthieu Pavon as its new AquaSense 2 Series Ambassador. Known for his precision and dedication to excellence, Pavon embodies the same commitment to performance and reliability that defines Beatbot's products. The AquaSense 2 Ultra, Beatbot's flagship robotic pool cleaner, mirrors this ethos with smart navigation and unmatched scrubbing accuracy that leaves no spot untouched—much like Pavon's meticulous approach to every shot. "Precision, data, cutting-edge technology, what high-level sport demands, Beatbot delivers. Proud to join the Beatbot team and share this pursuit of excellence on the course and beyond," said Matthieu Pavon. "We're excited to work with Matthieu Pavon, whose discipline and attention to detail align perfectly with our brand," said York Guo, CMO at Beatbot. "His pursuit of excellence mirrors our approach to creating high-performance pool cleaning solutions." Just as Pavon demands perfection in every swing, Beatbot engineers its robotic cleaners to deliver unmatched cleaning accuracy and efficiency. This partnership highlights the shared values of precision, innovation, and a drive to achieve the best possible results. About Beatbot Beatbot is the fastest-growing robotic pool cleaning brand globally, revolutionizing swimming pool care through cutting-edge automation. Founded by industry experts with decades of experience in robotics, Beatbot combines sleek, durable design with unmatched engineering, earning global acclaim, including the prestigious iF Design Award and Red Dot Award for its premium aesthetics and user-centric innovation. With offices worldwide and a powerhouse R&D Team (70% of its workforce), Beatbot pioneers core technologies like brushless water pumps, AUV spatial locomotion, sonar laser SLAM, and AI-powered mapping algorithms. The company holds 221+ patents (128 for inventions), cementing its leadership in redefining pool maintenance. From award-winning product design to hassle-free smart solutions, Beatbot is committed to transforming how the world cleans its pools—elevating performance, sustainability, and luxury. Learn more: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beatbot
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Precision Meets Innovation: Beatbot Welcomes Matthieu Pavon as New Ambassador of AquaSense 2 Series
RICHMOND, Texas, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Beatbot, a global leader in cutting-edge robotic pool cleaning technology, is proud to announce professional golfer Matthieu Pavon as its new AquaSense 2 Series Ambassador. Known for his precision and dedication to excellence, Pavon embodies the same commitment to performance and reliability that defines Beatbot's products. The AquaSense 2 Ultra, Beatbot's flagship robotic pool cleaner, mirrors this ethos with smart navigation and unmatched scrubbing accuracy that leaves no spot untouched—much like Pavon's meticulous approach to every shot. "Precision, data, cutting-edge technology, what high-level sport demands, Beatbot delivers. Proud to join the Beatbot team and share this pursuit of excellence on the course and beyond," said Matthieu Pavon. "We're excited to work with Matthieu Pavon, whose discipline and attention to detail align perfectly with our brand," said York Guo, CMO at Beatbot. "His pursuit of excellence mirrors our approach to creating high-performance pool cleaning solutions." Just as Pavon demands perfection in every swing, Beatbot engineers its robotic cleaners to deliver unmatched cleaning accuracy and efficiency. This partnership highlights the shared values of precision, innovation, and a drive to achieve the best possible results. About Beatbot Beatbot is the fastest-growing robotic pool cleaning brand globally, revolutionizing swimming pool care through cutting-edge automation. Founded by industry experts with decades of experience in robotics, Beatbot combines sleek, durable design with unmatched engineering, earning global acclaim, including the prestigious iF Design Award and Red Dot Award for its premium aesthetics and user-centric innovation. With offices worldwide and a powerhouse R&D Team (70% of its workforce), Beatbot pioneers core technologies like brushless water pumps, AUV spatial locomotion, sonar laser SLAM, and AI-powered mapping algorithms. The company holds 221+ patents (128 for inventions), cementing its leadership in redefining pool maintenance. From award-winning product design to hassle-free smart solutions, Beatbot is committed to transforming how the world cleans its pools—elevating performance, sustainability, and luxury. Learn more: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Beatbot Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
